Fix It and keep it

Replacing the inside door handle on a Toyota Corolla can be done by removing one screw. Once you have the screw removed you will need to release the clip that holds the linkage to the door handle and then replace it in reverse order. The inside door handle seldom cracks, but it can happen making [...]

Tapping a hole is easy, but it requires the right tools.
First you should know what size screw or bolt you intent to put in the hole that you are about to tap and select the drill and tap accordingly.
You will need to know four things before you begin:
1) The size of the screw or bolt [...]

Our 2003 Toyota Matrix has painted door handles and they are always getting black surface marks on them from daily use. The marks look unsightly and they need to be removed with wax every time it happens.
To fix this annoying problem with my 2003 Matrix I found some chrome door handle covers and put them [...]

The 2003 Toyota Corolla has painted door handles and they are always getting black surface marks on them from daily use. The marks look unsightly and they need to be removed with wax every time it happens.
To fix this annoying problem with my 2003 Corolla I found some chrome door handle covers and put them [...]

One of the most important things to do if you are going to keep an older car is to keep it in shape. If it is left to deteriorate and get ugly you will get turned off to it and wind up spending tons of money and tax on a new car.
Keep your Toyota Corolla [...]